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Award-winning Maryport restaurant closes
Published 2 July 2009
AWARD-WINNING Maryport restaurant McMenamins has closed.
NHS apologises to Workington family over cancelled operation
Published 2 July 2009
THE FAMILY of an elderly agoraphobic woman, who was turned away from surgery minutes before a mastectomy, have been given an apology, four months after it happened.
Cumbrian business wins royal order for mugs
Published 2 July 2009
A MARYPORT business has won an order to supply 10,000 hand-decorated mugs to the Middle East.
West Cumbrian post office shuts after audit
Published 2 July 2009
NETHERTON Post Office in Maryport has closed following an audit this week.
Moss Bay enjoys best carnival ever
Published 2 July 2009
THIS year’s Moss Bay carnival in Workington has been hailed by organisers as the best in its history.
Stainburn School holds prom for year 11 students
Published 2 July 2009
YOUNGSTERS at Workington's Stainburn School went to the prom tonight.
Traditional sweet shop to open in Cockermouth
Published 2 July 2009
A TRADITIONAL sweet shop will open in Cockermouth later this month.
Review of controversial Workington parking plans
Published 2 July 2009
CONTROVERSIAL plans to restrict parking on eight Workington streets will be reviewed on Monday.
Traders petition for more Cockermouth parking
Published 2 July 2009
A PETITION set up by a group of Cockermouth traders complaining about parking in the town will go before councillors next week.
Premium price paid for auctioned Cumbrian artist Sheila Fell drawing
Published 2 July 2009
A SHEILA Fell drawing, uncovered by the Maryport Settlement, has sold for £4,200.
Travelodge guests and workers create parking havoc in Cockermouth
Published 2 July 2009
COCKERMOUTH residents are angry that holidaymakers at the town’s Travelodge and Sellafield workers are using their road as a free car park.
Brigham school has improved in all areas
Published 2 July 2009
ST BRIDGET’S Primary School in Brigham has been awarded a good grade by Ofsted inspectors.
Maryport's maritime museum group wants it official
Published 2 July 2009
THE GROUP fighting to save the town’s maritime museum is seeking official status to increase its chances of success.
Aspatria creamery comes top at Royal Highland Show
Published 2 July 2009
ASPATRIA’S Lake District Creamery has scored gold at the Royal Highland Show cheese show.
Popular Workington doctor retires
Published 2 July 2009
A POPULAR Workington doctor has hung up his stethoscope after 28 years of service at a town practice.
Support for Setmurthy parish hall repairs
Published 2 July 2009
A BUILDING which has been at the heart of a rural community near Cockermouth for more than a century is undergoing a facelift.
Cockermouth School appoints new headteacher
Published 2 July 2009
COCKERMOUTH School has appointed its new headteacher.
Vintage day out at Distington
Published 2 July 2009
UP to 8,000 people from all over Britain are expected to steam into Distington this Sunday for the village’s biggest event.
Energy business conference in Workington
Published 2 July 2009
THE biggest energy conference in West Cumbria will take place at the Energus academy site at Lillyhall next week.
Showcase for young blues talent
Published 2 July 2009
UP to 15 youth bands will show off their talent at the Maryport Blues Festival this month.
More news
- Workington singer fails in X Factor bid
- Award-winning Maryport restaurant closes
- NHS apologises to Workington family over cancelled operation
- Cumbrian business wins royal order for mugs
- West Cumbrian post office shuts after audit
- A zippy 700ft for charity by Cockermouth mart worker
- Moss Bay enjoys best carnival ever
- Stainburn School holds prom for year 11 students
- Traditional sweet shop to open in Cockermouth
- Review of controversial Workington parking plans
